Home Health Occupational Therapist

Optimal Care - Evergreen•Saginaw, MI

6h•$84,000 - $94,000•Remote

About The Position

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you. Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. Optimal Care is hiring an Occupational Therapist! The Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician or advanced practice practitioner’s orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health leadership team.

Requirements

A graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Requires interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Able to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines.
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
Ability to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

Nice To Haves

1-year clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred
Home Health experience preferred
Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient's functional status including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.
Evaluates home environment for hazards and barriers to more independent living
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care including equipment needs.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function
Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals.
Teaches new skills or retrains patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with the agency’s policy
Maintains appropriate clinical records, progress notes, and reports to the physician or advanced practice practitioner any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits records in accordance with the agency’s policy